Postby ramishrrr » January 6th, 2016, 6:51 pm
Sheriff,
Last year February, I fitted an X-Trail Axis with 18" Nexen. I never used Nexen, but the client comes from Cunupia to Marabella to work.
1. The person is not an aggressive driver like I am.
2. That was the only tyre the shop had at the time to fit those rims. I wanted to deliver the vehicle early.
3. They cost $1150 each.
I took the vehicle Rio Claro at my old time mechanic pal to change the CVT oil. It was very rainy, and I felt that the tires held quite well on the most horrible road in T&T.
Usually when I have to fit tires on vehicles I use Firestone or Bridgestone, and the owners do not complain. Usually the Bridgestone is about $50-$75 more than the Bridgestone.
We have a T31 in the family, and it came with Yokohamas. They work well.
As a matter of fact Yokohamas are the tyres of my choice. I have heard reports that Sumitomo is good, but I have never used them. I know that Toyos are good too, but I have never used them on an X-Trail.
I stay away from Kumho and Hankook, as I had steel belting twisting on me with Hankooks. I'm sort of prejudiced towards Korean products including their vehicles Kia, Hyundai and Chevy.
I buy all my tires from Ramrattan's in Marabella.
Maybe you can call Anil (731 4333) and he will recommend something. He derives a WRX, so that would help.
Peace.
RR.
Oh ! Check the driver's doorpost to see the correct size of tyre recommended by Nissan.